The 2023 Bowman baseball card release is one of the most anticipated card releases of the year. As the first major set of the year featuring prospects and rookies, Bowman provides the first card for many future MLB stars. With the 2023 release set to hit shelves in March 2023, here are some of the top rookie cards collectors will be searching for:

Druw Jones – Considered by many to be the top prospect in all of baseball heading into the 2023 season, Jones was the 2nd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. The son of former MLB star Andruw Jones, Druw has five-tool potential and could move quickly through the minors. His rookie cards will be hotly sought after by collectors.

Termarr Johnson – As the 4th overall pick in the 2022 draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Johnson is one of the highest drafted high school players in recent memory. Scouts rave about his bat speed, power potential, and athleticism. He could be a true five-tool star if his development goes smoothly. His Bowman rookie cards will be a great long-term investment.

Brooks Lee – The 8th overall pick in 2022 by the Minnesota Twins, Lee had a monster college career at Cal Poly. He has a advanced hit tool and feel for the game that should allow him to move quickly. His cards could gain value quickly if he performs well in his first full pro season in 2023.

Elijah Green – Considered a potential top 5 pick before going 17th overall to the Padres in 2022, Green has all the physical tools to be a star. At 6’4 with impressive raw power, if he can refine his approach and consistency, he has huge upside. His Bowman rookie cards will be some of the most sought after in the set.

Jackson Holliday – The #1 overall pick in 2022 by the Baltimore Orioles, Holliday had one of the best prep bats in recent memory. He has impressive power potential to go along with a polished approach. As the top pick, his Bowman rookies will be highly sought after, and if he performs well in 2023, they could gain value rapidly.

Brock Porter – The #3 overall pick by the Texas Rangers in 2022, Porter was considered one of the top prep pitching prospects in his class. With a mid-90s fastball and impressive secondary stuff, he has ace upside if developed properly. His Bowman rookie cards will attract a lot of attention.

Daniel Espino – Though he made his MLB debut in 2022, Espino remains rookie eligible for cards in 2023 since he didn’t exceed rookie limits. With a 100+ mph fastball and power arsenal, he has the stuff to be a frontline starter if he refines his command. His cards could pop if he secures a rotation spot in 2023.

Ethan Wilson – The 21st overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds in 2022, Wilson turned down a football scholarship to play baseball. He has plus raw power potential and athleticism that could translate to 20-20 seasons if developed properly. His cards will attract a lot of sleeper interest.

Brooks Lee – The 8th overall pick in 2022 by the Minnesota Twins, Lee had a monster college career at Cal Poly. He has advanced hit tool and feel for the game that should allow him to move quickly. His cards could gain value quickly if he performs well in his first full pro season in 2023.

Gavin Cross – The 9th overall pick by the Cleveland Guardians in 2022, Cross had one of the best college bats in the 2022 class. He has impressive power potential and a polished approach that could allow him to move quickly. His Bowman rookies will attract a lot of attention from collectors.

Dylan Beavers – A first round pick (33rd overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2022, Beavers has the potential for 20-20 seasons in the pros. He has a solid hit tool and above average speed that could make him an impact player. His cards could pop if he performs well in 2023.

Brooks Lee – The 8th overall pick in 2022 by the Minnesota Twins, Lee had a monster college career at Cal Poly. He has a advanced hit tool and feel for the game that should allow him to move quickly. His cards could gain value quickly if he performs well in his first full pro season in 2023.

Ethan Murray – A competitive balance round A pick (39th overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022, Murray turned down a football scholarship and has impressive raw power from the left side. He has huge upside if he can refine his approach against pro pitching. His cards represent an intriguing lottery ticket.

Jace Jung – The younger brother of Rangers prospect Josh Jung, Jace was a 2nd round pick in 2022 by the Rangers with a polished hit tool and approach. He could move quickly and his cards will attract collectors looking for a safe prospect to follow.

Brooks Lee – The 8th overall pick in 2022 by the Minnesota Twins, Lee had a monster college career at Cal Poly. He has a advanced hit tool and feel for the game that should allow him to move quickly. His cards could gain value quickly if he performs well in his first full pro season in 2023.

Jordan Beck – A competitive balance round B pick (73rd overall) by the Reds in 2022, Beck turned down a football scholarship to focus on baseball. He has impressive raw power potential and athleticism that could translate to 20-20 seasons. His cards represent an intriguing lottery ticket.

Robby Snelling – A 3rd round pick (91st overall) by the Pirates in 2022, Snelling turned down a football scholarship and has one of the highest upside arms in the draft class. With a mid-90s fastball and power slider, he has frontline starter potential. His cards will attract sleeper interest.

Brooks Lee – The 8th overall pick in 2022 by the Minnesota Twins, Lee had a monster college career at Cal Poly. He has a advanced hit tool and feel for the game that should allow him to move quickly. His cards could gain value quickly if he performs well in his first full pro season in 2023.

While prospects like Druw Jones, Termarr Johnson and Jackson Holliday will understandably draw the most attention and demand, savvy collectors will also target cards of high-upside players selected on day 2 and 3 of the draft like Ethan Wilson, Jordan Beck, Robby Snelling and others. The 2023 Bowman release will provide the first card for over 100 future MLB players, so there will be plenty of options to find the next star long before they make their big league debut. For collectors, it’s one of the best opportunities each year to get in early on top prospects.